PROTEX® DISINFECTANTS CAN BE USED AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUSFAIRFIELD, New Jersey – Parker Laboratories, Inc. announces Protex® Disinfectant Spray
and Protex® Ultra Disinfectant Wipes have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar
to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Protex disinfectants
can therefore be used against 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) when used in accordance
with the Directions for Use against Norovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Refer to the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for
additional information.
Alcohol-free formula
Most effective on nonporous surfaces made of laminate, metal, plastic stainless steel, and vinyl
Available in convenient spray dispensers or pre-packaged wipes
No aroma
In addition to ultrasound disinfection, the Protex also suits mammography compressor plates, vinyl exam tables, and countertops cleaning and disinfection
.Parker Protex disinfectant spray is effective on a wide array of pathogens, including the following:
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and C Virus (HCV)
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2
HIV-1 (AIDS Virus)
Human Coronavirus
Influenza Type A Virus (Brazil Flu)
Rotavirus
Acinetobacter baumannii
Burkholderia cepacia
Escherichia coli
Enterococcus faecalis
Klebsiella pneumoniae
While they are extremely effective, Protex disinfectants are a low-level disinfection solution. They do not replace a high-level disinfection required for semi-critical instruments (in contact with non-intact skin or mucous membrane)